Medications for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Other names:
LAM; Pulmonary Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Medication List

About Lymphangioleiomyomatosis:
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis is a rare lung disease characterized by proliferation of normal smooth muscle-like cells (LAM cells) in the lungs, causing cysts which lead to breathing problems. It typically affects women of childbearing age.

Drugs Used
to Treat Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

The following list of medications are in some way related to, or
used in the treatment of this condition.

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This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.

Pregnancy Category

A

Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).

B

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

C

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.

D

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.

X

Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.

N

FDA has not classified the drug.

Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule

N

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

1

Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.

2

Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

3

Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

4

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

5

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.

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